Grade II listed thatched cottage offering pretty, period-style accommodation for up to seven guests, located in the historic village of Carisbrooke, within short walking distance of the village’s castle.

This picture-postcard Grade II listed thatched cottage dates back to 1676 and is attractively situated at the end of a quiet lane, with a lovely ford and footpath leading to the nearby mediaeval castle of Carisbrooke. The cottage is located in the oldest part of Carisbrooke village which is a conservation area, lying within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The castle is only five minutes walk away and can be glimpsed from the garden and main bedrooms. This is a wonderful walking area as within five minutes walk of the cottage, visitors can join the famous Tennyson Trail which follows the downs westerly towards The Needles. A popular Italian restaurant, family public house for meals and a local shop are all within three minutes walk. The market town of Newport with its variety of shops and restaurants is within a 20-minute stroll. The sandy beaches of the seaside towns of Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor are within a 15 - 20 minute drive.

Virginia Cottage, favoured by local artists and featured in postcards and books from English Heritage, has been furnished and equipped to a high standard. The charming thatched porch opens into a sitting room with large comfortable sofas, a real gas flame fire, hi-fi system and wide screen smart television with Freeview and DVD player. There is a well-equipped fitted kitchen with oak units and granite tops, electric double oven and hob, combination microwave, dishwasher, fridge and freezer, plus a dining area overlooking the garden; a second sitting room into which the dining table can be moved to provide a separate dining area; a utility room with a washer-dryer and a shower room with a built in shower basin and W.C.

Stairs lead up to two double bedrooms, one of which has a king-size four poster bed, plus a bathroom with a bath, hand shower, overhead shower, basin and W.C. Additional stairs lead up to the second floor where there is a twin bedroom accessed through a single bedroom with digital television and DVD player; these rooms prove popular as a den for children.

A great selection of DVDs, videos, books, children's games and stair gates are provided. Free WiFi internet is available. A travel cot and high chair can be provided. The cottage is centrally heated, and the electricity and heating are provided at no extra charge. There is a pretty, south facing fenced garden enjoying sun virtually all day with garden furniture and a barbecue. One large or two small cars can be parked in the drive at the side of the cottage. Buses to many parts of the Island are within three minutes walk.

Please note there is a refundable £100 security deposit for this property payable closer to the start of your holiday.

Located in the village of Carisbrooke in the central region of the Isle of Wight

Situated just a five-minute walk from Carisbrooke Castle with its Norman keep

Ideal for keen walkers, as the Tennyson Trail starts in the village

Downstairs bathroom

Enclosed garden / patio

Internet access

Pub nearby

Shop nearby

Romantic

Family friendly

Four Poster

Thatched

Towels for hire

Travel cot available

Highchair available

Property code: IC165

Grade II listed thatched cottage offering pretty, period-style accommodation for up to seven guests, located in the historic village of Carisbrooke, within short walking distance of the village’s castle.

This picture-postcard Grade II listed thatched cottage dates back to 1676 and is attractively situated at the end of a quiet lane, with a lovely ford and footpath leading to the nearby mediaeval castle of Carisbrooke. The cottage is located in the oldest part of Carisbrooke village which is a conservation area, lying within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The castle is only five minutes walk away and can be glimpsed from the garden and main bedrooms. This is a wonderful walking area as within five minutes walk of the cottage, visitors can join the famous Tennyson Trail which follows the downs westerly towards The Needles. A popular Italian restaurant, family public house for meals and a local shop are all within three minutes walk. The market town of Newport with its variety of shops and restaurants is within a 20-minute stroll. The sandy beaches of the seaside towns of Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor are within a 15 - 20 minute drive.

Virginia Cottage, favoured by local artists and featured in postcards and books from English Heritage, has been furnished and equipped to a high standard. The charming thatched porch opens into a sitting room with large comfortable sofas, a real gas flame fire, hi-fi system and wide screen smart television with Freeview and DVD player. There is a well-equipped fitted kitchen with oak units and granite tops, electric double oven and hob, combination microwave, dishwasher, fridge and freezer, plus a dining area overlooking the garden; a second sitting room into which the dining table can be moved to provide a separate dining area; a utility room with a washer-dryer and a shower room with a built in shower basin and W.C.

Stairs lead up to two double bedrooms, one of which has a king-size four poster bed, plus a bathroom with a bath, hand shower, overhead shower, basin and W.C. Additional stairs lead up to the second floor where there is a twin bedroom accessed through a single bedroom with digital television and DVD player; these rooms prove popular as a den for children.

A great selection of DVDs, videos, books, children's games and stair gates are provided. Free WiFi internet is available. A travel cot and high chair can be provided. The cottage is centrally heated, and the electricity and heating are provided at no extra charge. There is a pretty, south facing fenced garden enjoying sun virtually all day with garden furniture and a barbecue. One large or two small cars can be parked in the drive at the side of the cottage. Buses to many parts of the Island are within three minutes walk.

Please note there is a refundable £100 security deposit for this property payable closer to the start of your holiday.

Property code: IC165

4 bedrooms - 2 doubles, 1 twin, and 1 single

Bathroom with shower-over-bath and WC

Shower room with shower and WC

Smart TV/DVD, plus additional TV/DVD in the twin room

Wi-Fi included

Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and washer/dryer

Bed linen, heating, and electric included

Towels available to hire

Regret no pets

£100 security deposit payable prior to arrival

Off-road parking for 2 small or 1 large car

Pub and shop within walking distance, beach 7 miles

Guest comments

Reviewed by
Janet Black
May 2018

Virginia Cottage felt like home as soon as we walked in. Mattresses were very comfortable. The garden was a bonus - as was the nearby ford for dabbling feet after completing the coastal path! Chocs and wine appreciated on arrival. Would love to return to such a relaxing cottage.

Reviewed by
Paul Hawker
May 2017

Fantastic accommodation, spacious and comfortable for our party of 6 with everything provided. Very simple process for booking including ferry and prompt return of deposit. Super holiday, thank you

Reviewed by
Alison Wootton
September 2016

Absolutely fantastic cottage, in a beautiful location. Cottage had everything we needed and more besides. Couldn't have asked for anything better. Wonderful week wish it could have been longer.

Reviewed by
Andrew Rolf
October 2015

Great location beautiful character cottage

Reviewed by
Mrs H Sims
August 2015

Lovely clean cottage, great location

Reviewed by
Malcolm Thompson
July 2015

A beautiful cottage which is in a great location foe exploring the island. We will certainly book this one again

Grade II listed thatched cottage offering pretty, period-style accommodation for up to seven guests, located in the historic village of Carisbrooke, within short walking distance of the village’s castle.

This picture-postcard Grade II listed thatched cottage dates back to 1676 and is attractively situated at the end of a quiet lane, with a lovely ford and footpath leading to the nearby mediaeval castle of Carisbrooke. The cottage is located in the oldest part of Carisbrooke village which is a conservation area, lying within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The castle is only five minutes walk away and can be glimpsed from the garden and main bedrooms. This is a wonderful walking area as within five minutes walk of the cottage, visitors can join the famous Tennyson Trail which follows the downs westerly towards The Needles. A popular Italian restaurant, family public house for meals and a local shop are all within three minutes walk. The market town of Newport with its variety of shops and restaurants is within a 20-minute stroll. The sandy beaches of the seaside towns of Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor are within a 15 - 20 minute drive.

Virginia Cottage, favoured by local artists and featured in postcards and books from English Heritage, has been furnished and equipped to a high standard. The charming thatched porch opens into a sitting room with large comfortable sofas, a real gas flame fire, hi-fi system and wide screen smart television with Freeview and DVD player. There is a well-equipped fitted kitchen with oak units and granite tops, electric double oven and hob, combination microwave, dishwasher, fridge and freezer, plus a dining area overlooking the garden; a second sitting room into which the dining table can be moved to provide a separate dining area; a utility room with a washer-dryer and a shower room with a built in shower basin and W.C.

Stairs lead up to two double bedrooms, one of which has a king-size four poster bed, plus a bathroom with a bath, hand shower, overhead shower, basin and W.C. Additional stairs lead up to the second floor where there is a twin bedroom accessed through a single bedroom with digital television and DVD player; these rooms prove popular as a den for children.

A great selection of DVDs, videos, books, children's games and stair gates are provided. Free WiFi internet is available. A travel cot and high chair can be provided. The cottage is centrally heated, and the electricity and heating are provided at no extra charge. There is a pretty, south facing fenced garden enjoying sun virtually all day with garden furniture and a barbecue. One large or two small cars can be parked in the drive at the side of the cottage. Buses to many parts of the Island are within three minutes walk.

Please note there is a refundable £100 security deposit for this property payable closer to the start of your holiday.

Guest comments

Reviewed by
Janet Black
May 2018

Virginia Cottage felt like home as soon as we walked in. Mattresses were very comfortable. The garden was a bonus - as was the nearby ford for dabbling feet after completing the coastal path! Chocs and wine appreciated on arrival. Would love to return to such a relaxing cottage.

Reviewed by
Paul Hawker
May 2017

Fantastic accommodation, spacious and comfortable for our party of 6 with everything provided. Very simple process for booking including ferry and prompt return of deposit. Super holiday, thank you

Reviewed by
Alison Wootton
September 2016

Absolutely fantastic cottage, in a beautiful location. Cottage had everything we needed and more besides. Couldn't have asked for anything better. Wonderful week wish it could have been longer.

Reviewed by
Andrew Rolf
October 2015

Great location beautiful character cottage

Reviewed by
Mrs H Sims
August 2015

Lovely clean cottage, great location

Reviewed by
Malcolm Thompson
July 2015

A beautiful cottage which is in a great location foe exploring the island. We will certainly book this one again

Note: As the postcode is used to identify the general area of the property, it may not always reflect its precise location, therefore please only use this map as a guide.

This property is personally managed by
Amy.

Guest comments

Reviewed by
Janet Black
May 2018

Virginia Cottage felt like home as soon as we walked in. Mattresses were very comfortable. The garden was a bonus - as was the nearby ford for dabbling feet after completing the coastal path! Chocs and wine appreciated on arrival. Would love to return to such a relaxing cottage.

Reviewed by
Paul Hawker
May 2017

Fantastic accommodation, spacious and comfortable for our party of 6 with everything provided. Very simple process for booking including ferry and prompt return of deposit. Super holiday, thank you

Reviewed by
Alison Wootton
September 2016

Absolutely fantastic cottage, in a beautiful location. Cottage had everything we needed and more besides. Couldn't have asked for anything better. Wonderful week wish it could have been longer.

Reviewed by
Andrew Rolf
October 2015

Great location beautiful character cottage

Reviewed by
Mrs H Sims
August 2015

Lovely clean cottage, great location

Reviewed by
Malcolm Thompson
July 2015

A beautiful cottage which is in a great location foe exploring the island. We will certainly book this one again